Gîte de la Maison du L.A.C

Delightful "fifties" residence, completely renovated into a charming holiday home, nestled in a peaceful residential hamlet on the edge of a vast wooded meadow plateau, on a well-kept 1000m² property - including a pétanque court - 7.5 km from the charming, typical market town of Saint-Germain-du-Bois (with numerous amenities, including a supermarket) & 12 km from Louhans, the famous capital of the Bresse region, famous for its iconic medieval shopping street with its 157 arcades (one of the most remarkable of its kind in France and Europe) and its famous Monday market, which has been awarded the "Site remarquable du goût" label. Absolute tranquility, nestled in the heart of the Bresse-Louhannais countryside (rich in several natural sites protected as "Zone Natura 2000" & ZNIEFF for its remarkable ecosystems), a bucolic, unspoilt natural setting combining agriculture & nature, between vast bocage plains dotted with ponds & rivers, beautiful wild forests and the mountainous foothills of the nearby Jura massif. Privileged location on the route of the "Cycloroute71" (Tour de Saône-et-Loire by bike), not far from the Romanesque church circuit, 1 km from a signposted "balade verte" trail (linked to two other trails of the same type / vast network to discover in the area, on foot or mountain bike), 5.5 km of a referenced 35 km "Coup de Cœur" cycling loop, 11 km of the "Voie Bressane" Voie Verte connected to the Voie Bleue (running along the Saône), 24 km of the "Bresse Jurassienne" Voie Verte, 30 km of the renowned "Bresse Comtoise" GRP linked to the GR59 (crossing the Bresse Jurassienne & the foothills of Revermont dotted with vineyards), about 30 km from the first vineyards of the Jura and about 50 km from the vineyards of southern Burgundy (Côtes Mâconnaises & Côtes Chalonnaises) as well as the prestigious vineyards of the world-renowned Côtes de Beaune & Hautes Côtes de Beaune (various wine routes to explore, including the "Route des Grands Vins" extended by the illustrious "Route des Grands Crus"). In the heart of Bresse Bourguignonne - birthplace of the famous AOC Bresse poultry - at the crossroads of the Ain & Jura departments, at the crossroads of the Chalonnais, Bresse du Jura, Mâconnais, Tournugeois-Clunisois (labelled "Pays d'Art et d'Histoire") and Bresse de l'Ain. Perfectly located to cover several départements: 24 km from Pierre-de-Bresse, listed as a "Cité de Caractère de Bourgogne Franche Comté" (renowned Ecomuseum nestled in a sumptuous 17th-century château), 30 km from Verdun-sur-Doubs (river marina nestled at the confluence of the Doubs and Saône rivers), 29 km from Cuisery, one of France's 8 exclusive "Villages du Livre", 31 km from Lons-le-Saunier, 32 km from Chalon-sur-Saône (a "Ville d'Art & d'Histoire"), 35 km from Tournus, 36 km from the rare Truchère Nature Reserve (a remarkable protected ecosystem), 36 km from Seurre & 52 km from Beaune. A soothing bubble of charm & serenity - close to all amenities - for a relaxing country break for families and lovers alike!

Francine & Brigitte, both passionate about decorating and horticulture, open the doors to a delightful "fifties" house that has been lovingly refurbished, next to the charming traditional Bresse farmhouse that they occupy, also perfectly renovated, and which houses their "maison d'hôtes". Calm & total tranquility, nestled in the countryside on the edge of a vast "open" plateau of wooded fields & meadows, a stone's throw from a beautiful wild forest & bucolic ponds. Peaceful little rural residential hamlet, close to the commercial center of Simard, a typical Bresse village boasting a majestic & rare brick church with neo-Romanesque bell tower. Bucolic, unspoilt countryside setting, combining agriculture and nature. Enchanting & restful. Very comfortable gîte. Beautiful living room with "cathedral volume". Warm "country chic" feel with contemporary accents, enhanced by rich traces of the original building, including a magnificent assortment of mosaic, cement tile and terrazzo floors. Enormous charm & character. Ultra-cosy & cozy. Bright, zen & soft atmosphere. Pleasant 1000m² lawned garden with trees, flowers & plants, featuring an unusual terrace nestled under a gazebo with arbor (completed by a mini terrace), pétanque court, ping-pong table, mini soccer cage & volleyball-badminton net. Genuine secure play area for children.
Composition: Detached house adjoining the owners' "maison d'hôtes" (total independence). Wifi access. Electric heating. Wood-burning stove. Raised ground floor (5 steps / level access via kitchen): kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms (double bed 160x200cm / double bed 140x190cm + raised single bed 90x190cm) with private "open" shower rooms, separate toilet. Balcony + terrace under gazebo + mini terrace + garden (1000m²) + petanque area + table tennis + badminton net + bike room + private parking. Shops including supermarket 7.5 km.